manners and customs

Describes good manners such as taking care of library materials and being respectful, and shows how these manners can make the library a pleasant place for everyone to visit. Written in graphic-novel format.

"The new girl in class might be named Candy, but she isn't very sweet. At least that's what Amelia Bedelia and her friends think. But are they all just barking up the wrong tree? And when the new teacher (a strict sub) cancels the class ice cream party, will Amelia Bedelia mind her manners, make a new friend, and save the party for everyone?"--Provided by publisher.

Han Liu rejects his father's attempts to teach him traditional Chinese values, but when an earthquake and fire strike Chinatown, separating Han from his father, a book of family proverbs is all Han has left to guide him. Includes author's note.

Presents the second season of National Geographic's television series "Taboo," featuring thirteen episodes, each of which examines practices considered outside the norm in Western cultures, covering delicacies, child rearing, justice, sacred pain, extreme entertainers, blood bonds, and other topics.

"Do you love European history? Have you imagined what it would be like to live in a castle among royalty and knights? From odd recipes, disgusting toilet trivia, and bizarre medical treatments, get the inside scoop about what life was really like in the Middle Ages in this . . . book of Middle Ages trivia"--Provided by publisher.

The relationship between people and their environment is an essential part of both social studies and science, and readers dive deeply into fun facts and surprising statistics about this important curriculum concept with the help of short, simple blocks of text that keep readers engaged and make learning fun. Infographics, illustrations, and colorful photographs provide additional sources of information and serve as the focal point of the creative design. This fresh approach to a familiar topic is crafted to help readers remember and share what they've learned.

The first diverse children's book of its kind, "The Book of Cultures" was created for young readers to discover the world and embrace diverse realities. - 120 pages. - It includes 30 fictional stories featuring buddies from different countries, followed by a snapshot on each culture, with fun facts and engaging activities. - The perfect bedside book to take readers on adventures around the world, all from the comfort of their home. - To date, the book is the 8th most backed & funded children's book project on Kickstarter, raising $164,370 in pre-orders in just 40 days. - It has received numerous awards including a Family Choice Award, a National Parenting Center Award, a NAPPA Award and a Tillywig Award. - The book has also been featured in various news channels such as NBC, KTLA and Fox News.

It is time for her baby sister's naming ceremony, and Amira has a name picked out, but as friends and family pronounce the names they have brought, Amira starts to wonder if her chosen name is really the blessing she thought it was. Includes a note about West African tradition of the naming ceremony.

"Diwali, Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Lunar New Year are visually depicted in turn, accompanying a . . . read-aloud text that speaks of the traditions that link them all together"--Provided by publisher.